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SUPPORT US NOW Support us now15 June 2022
The Inverness Botanic Gardens have prepared a range of flowers and plants which are now on sale.
31 May 2022
A community in Inverness has joined forces to step up their plans plan to boost biodiversity in a local park.
08 January 2022
Award-winning garden designer and TV presenter Ann-Marie Powell (ann-mariepowell.com) says priorities have changed since lockdown.
26 December 2021
The Grow Project at the Inverness Botanic Gardens have received a £37,000 donation from HSBC in Inverness to help their project.
06 June 2021
How can you reconnect with nature?
30 May 2021
Ever thought of creating a mini pond to help attract an endless stream of wildlife to your garden?
08 April 2021
A pair of keen allotmenteers offer a guide to growing new plants from veg cuttings, fruit stones and pips
25 March 2021
You don’t have to go all the way to Japan to enjoy glorious cherry blossoms – grow a cherry tree at home!
12 March 2021
Whether she’s practical, wants to grow exotic plants, or would simply like some pampering, now’s the time to choose a gift for your gardening mum.
04 March 2021
Nothing says spring more than a garden or home filled with dazzling daffodils. Follow these top tips for fabulous flowers.
25 February 2021
Camouflage netting, webcams and a good pair of binoculars will give you a better chance of seeing wildlife close up, Hannah Stephenson discovers
18 February 2021
Avoid spending money on dibbers, plant markers and pots – these everyday items will do the trick, says Hannah Stephenson
06 February 2021
TV gardener David Domoney knows only too well how important it is for him – and the kids – to get into the garden to de-stress.
04 February 2021
Help save our native butterflies by rewilding your outdoor space into a haven for these winged wonders.
29 January 2021
You can still grow spuds even if you only have room for a pot in your garden. Garden Organic expert Emma O’Neill shows you how
22 January 2021
The RSPB offers a guide to the more unusual birds you might see in your garden.
16 January 2021
As more rain is forecast, Hannah Stephenson asks garden expert Jonathan Webster how to protect plans from drowning and waterlogging
09 January 2021
Experts give their predictions for the next year – and we’re likely to take a more relaxed approach to the garden
03 January 2021
It’s time for all of us to green up our act and do our bit for the environment, say gardening experts Gareth Richards and Holly Farrell.
10 December 2020
Structural plants come into their own in winter, creating low-light shadows and frosty coverings. Hannah Stephenson chooses her favourites...